A moment of silence.
Reiji could feel the tension enveloping the room.
Keito's breaths were heavy, his chest rising and falling irregularly.
The man's eyes were filled with deep disappointment, not only because of Konoha's attitude but because this betrayal came from an ally they had trusted all along.
Reiji took a slow breath before finally saying, "Haah... So, what will you do now, Uncle Keito?"
Keito closed his eyes for a moment, trying to control his turbulent thoughts.
When Keito opened his eyes again, there was a look of determination in them. "Even though I am very angry with Konoha, we cannot waste time on that right now."
"What's more important is to survive the attacks from the three other major villages."
Reiji nodded slowly. "You're right, Uncle."
A small smile appeared on Reiji's face, but there was no joy in it. "So, when will they come to attack?"
Keito shifted his gaze to the map on the table. "From the information we have gathered, they are most likely to arrive later this afternoon."
"But if not, they might come in the evening or at night." Keito sighed.
"It's also possible they might delay until tomorrow morning. But one thing is certain..."
Keito stared intently at Reiji. "They will come."
The atmosphere in the room grew heavier.
Reiji nodded, his eyes narrowing slightly as he began to think more deeply about the situation.
There was one thing that troubled him—Yamata-no-Orochi had yet to awaken from its slumber.
Without Orochi, Reiji's strength would be drastically reduced.
However, even so, Reiji still felt confident he could face the forces from the three major villages alone if necessary.
If not, there was still the Chakra Cannon belonging to the Uzumaki Clan, a weapon powerful enough to wreak havoc on enemies on a large scale.
And of course, Reiji still had several other hidden cards that he had not revealed to anyone.
Reiji was not afraid.
But there was one thing that truly made Reiji angry.
Not the three major villages attacking.
But Konoha.
Those who once considered the Uzumaki Clan their closest allies were now hiding behind their excuses.
Reiji clenched his fist.
After all this is over, after this war ends, Reiji will ensure one thing.
The relationship between the Uzumaki Clan and Konoha will end forever.
Where Reiji will never trust them again.
Taking a deep breath to calm his mind, Reiji then looked at Keito.
"Then, Uncle, if they come to attack, just call me. I will definitely step forward and take them all on," Reiji said with an unwavering tone of confidence.
Keito looked at Reiji for a moment, then nodded.
"Ah, what about the clan members who are outside? Have they all returned?" Reiji asked, momentarily diverting his thoughts from his anger.
Keito nodded again. "Yes, all the members of the Uzumaki Clan have returned and are now inside Uzushio Village."
Reiji sighed in relief.
At least that was one concern he could cross off his mind.
However, war was looming ahead.
And they had to be ready to face it.
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A few days ago, exactly one hour after the last envoy from Uzushio Village left the gates of Konoha, the evening sky began to fill with gray clouds.
The usually cool air felt heavy, as if it held a bad omen.
Amidst the tension hanging over the village, four figures hurried down the main road leading to the Hokage's office.
Their steps were firm, almost in unison, but each carried a different inner pressure.
Mito Uzumaki was at the front, her eyes staring straight ahead without blinking.
Mito's expression was stern, her lips pressed tightly together, and the strands of hair falling from her bun moved slowly in the wind.
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